ILOILO. Governor Arthur Defensor Sr. gives plaques of recognition to eight tanods of Barangay Lampaya, Leon, who bravely fought against members of the New People's Army who passed by their area during an encounter with the military recently. (Photo courtesy of Iloilo Capitol)

ILOILO. Gov. Arthur Defensor, Sr. administers the oath of office of Muncipal Council member Felizardo Amigable, Jr. of Janiuay, Iloilo on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Amigable replaced his father, Felizardo Sr., who passed away recently. He was accompanied by his mother (holding the bible) and sister. (Contributed Photo)

ILOILO. Twenty chefs of MTC Colleges under the supervision of Chef Minor Delmundo prepare Western Visayas' biggest salad bowl during the opening of the Weekend Tienda sa Iloilo at the Atria Park District in Mandurriao, on April 28, 2017. (PIA-Iloilo)

ILOILO. The pilot and 17 crews manning F/B Bherry were slapped of multiple charges after they were caught using Danish seine in Carles, Iloilo. (Contributed Photo)

ILOILO. ICTMO conducted the user's training for internet protocol telephony communication system to familiarize employees of the project in the Governor's Board Room on Thursday.

ILOILO. Principals and school representatives received their checks for various projects from Governor Arthur Defensor Sr. and other provincial officials at the Casa Real on Wednesday, February 15. (Contributed photo)